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Crash of a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air in Buckingham

Date & Time: May 20, 2024 at 1103 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N762MC
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Buckingham - Buckingham
MSN:
BJ-16
YOM:
1980
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While taking off from runway 32 at Buckingham Airport, the twin engine airplane went out of control, veered off runway to the left, lost its nose gear and left main gear and came to rest. Both crew members evacuated safely.

Crash of a Lockheed AT-18-LO Hudson at Buckingham Field: 11 killed

Date & Time: Apr 15, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
42-55602
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
414-7324
YOM:
1943
Crew on board:
11
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
11
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed at Buckingham Field, bursting into flames. All 11 crew members were killed.
Crew:
2nd Lt Ivy N. Gardner,
S/Sgt Herman L. Eversole,
Pfc Raymond W. Brande,
Pfc Robert L. Lemper,
Pvt Robert M. Clarkson,
Pvt Edward S. Gajzik,
Pvt Jack W. Naugher,
Pvt Edmon W. Pressley,
Pvt Jack M. Qualls,
Pvt George Rabey,
Pvt Chester I. Seratta.